Council
Time running out for Blackburn with Darwen voters to get registered
Anyone wanting to vote in Blackburn with Darwen’s local elections on Thursday 7 May has until Monday 20 April to register at…
Blackburn Life
News
Comedy
Benidorm Star Crissy Rock Brings Desperate Scousewives to Blackburn
Comedy fans in Blackburn are in for a treat as Desperate Scousewives: Lily’s Story arrives at the Blackburn Empire Theatre, starring Benidorm…
Heritage
Blackburn Spiral set for comeback as Cathedral Square visitor attraction
A much-missed Blackburn landmark could be making a surprise return - not as a bridge or walkway, but as a brand new…
Council
Blackburn Cathedral unveils 12 new centenary vestments in colour-filled celebration
Blackburn Cathedral has unveiled 12 new centenary vestments designed by British textile artist Margo Selby, with clergy from across the diocese processing…
Council
Blackburn with Darwen relaunches Ageing Well support for over-50s
The council’s Public Health team has relaunched its Ageing Well work, with a focus on helping residents aged 50 and over stay…
Music
“It’s the best feeling in the world” – Steeleye Span’s Maddy Prior ahead of Blackburn show
Folk rock pioneers Steeleye Span are heading to Blackburn as part of a major UK tour - and ahead of their Empire…
Family
Get ready to bounce! Giant inflatable arena opens in Blackburn
A brand new high-energy indoor attraction is set to launch in Blackburn next week - and it’s bringing a giant inflatable experience…
Community
Darwen teacher’s 16-year fundraiser hits £100,000 as he retires
A much-loved Darwen teacher is retiring after helping raise an incredible £100,000 for a local children’s hospice - leaving behind a legacy…
Council
Blackburn boxing stalwart Yaqoob Hussain MBE to officiate at Porto Box Cup
Blackburn’s Yaqoob Hussain MBE is heading to Portugal to officiate at the Porto Box Cup, taking more than 50 years of boxing…
Council
Final phase of Griffin regeneration to get under way in Blackburn
Work is due to begin on the final phase of the Griffin housing regeneration scheme in Blackburn, bringing 80 new homes to…
Council
School event brings 1,350 pupils together to tackle exploitation and safety
Around 1,350 students took part in a Blackburn with Darwen event aimed at helping young people spot exploitation, know where to get…
Council
Blackburn Cathedral appoints 14 new Honorary Canons from across Lancashire
Fourteen people from Blackburn and across Lancashire have been appointed as Honorary Canons at Blackburn Cathedral, with the new group bringing experience…
Council
Begin2Sing to bring free singing sessions for new parents to Blackburn
A Darwen singing project that has been building confidence and wellbeing since last year is set to expand into Blackburn with weekly…
Council
New youth centre at Audley & Queen’s Park moves closer to opening
A new youth provision at Audley & Queen’s Park Children’s Centre is nearly finished, as part of almost £10m of investment in…
Business
Flagship Cathedral Square restaurant The Firepit appears to have closed
One of Blackburn’s most prominent restaurant venues appears to have shut its doors, with The Firepit in Cathedral Square now sitting in…
Council
Blackburn school helped test new emergency lessons for Lancashire children
A free new toolkit teaching primary-age children what to do in an emergency is being rolled out across Lancashire after being tested…
Council
Northern cancellations fall on Blackburn line as overcrowding starts to ease
Train passengers using Blackburn and Darwen routes are being told services have become more reliable, with Northern reporting fewer cancellations and a…
Council
Mill Hill FC lands £150,000 boost to bring senior teams back home
Mill Hill Football Club is set for £150,000 of ground improvements at Waterfall Street after £125,000 was secured through the Government’s Local…
Council
Darwen community groups and venues share £270,000 funding pot
Twelve projects across Darwen are set to receive more than £270,000 in the first round of the new Darwen Community Fund, with…
News
Sex Pistols Icon John Lydon Bringing Spoken Word Tour to Blackburn
Legendary punk icon John Lydon is returning to the stage with his acclaimed spoken word show I Could Be Wrong, I Could…
Home & Garden
First-time buyer exclusive event and incentives available in Blackburn
A first-time buyer package has launched in Blackburn, with an exclusive event to follow at Sunnybower Meadow on 28th and 29th March.…
Council
Blackburn with Darwen residents asked to help shape future housing plans
People across Blackburn with Darwen are being asked to fill in a housing survey that will help decide what kinds of homes…
Music
Irish Folk Legends Set to Kick Off St Patrick’s Celebrations in Blackburn Tonight
Music fans in Blackburn can start their St Patrick’s Day celebrations in style as legendary Irish folk group The Dublin Legends bring…
Music
Eric Clapton Tribute Show Forever Clapton Coming to Blackburn Empire Theatre
Music fans in Blackburn can experience the legendary songs of Eric Clapton when the acclaimed tribute show Forever Clapton comes to Blackburn…
News
Strange But True Crime Night Coming to Blackburn
True crime fans are in for a fascinating evening this March as Strange, But True Crime arrives at the Blackburn Empire Theatre.
Council
Watch the moment bedroom furniture is dumped over a fence in Blackburn – council appeals to public
CCTV footage shows someone throwing bedroom furniture over a fence onto private property in Blackburn. The Council is asking: do you recognise…
News
Blackburn Cathedral pays tribute after death of former music director Dr John Bertalot
Blackburn Cathedral has announced the death of Dr John Bertalot, the former Director of Music credited with helping build the Cathedral choir’s…
Council
Blackburn with Darwen elections back on after Government U-turn on postponement plans
Blackburn with Darwen’s council elections are back on after the Government reversed plans to postpone 30 local polls. Critics say ministers were…
Council
Council and police carry out late-night taxi and private hire checks in Blackburn with Darwen
Twenty taxi and private hire vehicles were stopped and inspected during a late-night joint operation by Blackburn with Darwen Council and Lancashire…
Council
Apprenticeship, Graduate and Entry-Level Recruitment Open Evening announced
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is inviting people to a recruitment open evening focused on apprenticeships, graduate roles and entry-level opportunities.
Music
Something About George heads to Blackburn Empire for one-night tribute to George Harrison
A live tribute to George Harrison is coming to Blackburn Empire for one night only - featuring My Sweet Lord, Something, Got…
Community
Volunteer by Water: help care for canals and rivers across Lancashire
The Canal & River Trust is inviting people across Lancashire to volunteer by water, helping care for canals, rivers and towpaths while…
Crime
Watch the moment a wanted man is chased along a pavement in Blackburn town centre by mounted police
A man wanted on recall to prison was arrested in dramatic fashion in Blackburn after attempting to flee police, only to be…
News
Hobkirk launches January Sale with 25% off across a huge range
Local sewing and craft specialists Hobkirk Sewing Machines have launched their January Sale, with 25% off a wide range of products available…
News
Long-standing Darwen fashion boutique Solitaire announces closure after 48 years
A well-known independent fashion boutique in Darwen has announced it will close its doors after nearly five decades in business.
Home & Garden
Channel 4’s The Dog House Seeks Loving Homes in Blackburn as Rescue Centres Feel the Strain
Rehoming charities across Blackburn are experiencing an unprecedented surge in demand, highlighting the growing need for people willing to open their homes…